5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/06/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-94.htmlThe purpose of my swim was to test the new beta GPS firmware for Garmin’s new lineup of watches, which aims to fix the issue I and others have encountered where it stops tracking distance after a very short time period (like 20-50 meters).
The Trifecta
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/02/trifecta.htmlI was also testing out skiing with the Garmin GPS in anticipation of this weekends annual ski trek.
Cold Wanderings: A weekend of workouts and exploring in DC
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/01/cold-wanderings-weekend-of-workouts-and.htmlWell, I succeeded in running 13+ miles somewhere…god only knows where (well, god and Garmin Connect).
Wahoo Announces Big KICKR Price Changes
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/09/wahoo-announces-big-kickr-price-changes.htmlMeanwhile, I see the KICKR Move price drop as a solid “your move” to Garmin and the insanely priced Tacx NEO 3M ($1,999 + $129 for the WiFI module).
My photo shoot day at Men’s Health Magazine
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/my-photo-shoot-day-at-mens-health.html(Quick side note: If you saw yesterday’s post regarding wireless downloading from the FR310XT straight to the web via an iPhone without a computer, I’ve updated it with new comments from Garmin.
Week in Review–June 4th, 2023
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/week-review-june-2023.htmlWednesday: Garmin Epix Pro In-Depth Review: Now In Three Sizes!… Wednesday: Garmin Fenix 7 Pro In-Depth Review: Flashlight and Multiband for Everyone!
Wahoo announces GoPro connectivity, Smart Lights integration, and Music Control
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/03/announces-connectivty-integration.htmlThese can be from Garmin, Trek, Bontrager, See.Sense, Cycliq, Cannondale, and many others over the years.
Whoop 4.0 Announced: Here’s What’s New and Changed
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/09/updated-announced-changed.htmlMost of the new data metrics seen above have been on some combination of Apple/Garmin/Fitbit/Samsung devices for years.
The Podcast (now with GPLAMA) is Back! Available on lots of platforms!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/03/podcast-available-platforms.htmlOh – and if you’ve got a wearable that supports loading music/podcast onto – go forth (and shoot us your best pic of it via Twitter)! Here’s the DCR Podcast on a Garmin watch via Spotify.
Tacx NEO Bike Smart: $700 off, Scratch & Dent Sale
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/tacx-bike-scratch.htmlShipping them from Wassenaar (near Amsterdam), across the ocean, to Garmin’s distribution center in Olathe (Kansas), and then shipping them all back again to Wassenaar, and then back yet again to Olathe would be a deal killer (and an environmental waste).
Jingle All the Way & Massive Cupcakes
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/12/jingle-all-way-massive-cupcakes.htmlBecause I’m super-swamped in getting the final touches on the Garmin 500 review out (currently standing at 38 pages…), I’m gonna keep this weekend recap post nice and short with lots of pictures.
Technogym Ride Smart Indoor Bike In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/08/technogym-indoor-review.htmlThat also allows me to get my rides automatically synced to Strava/TrainingPeaks, and inversely, my Garmin data syncs into the Technogym platform too.
Week in Review–August 26th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/week-in-reviewaugust-26th-2012.htmlAnd while there’s a gazillion Lance stories, I actually thought the Vaughters (head of Garmin Cycling Team) story posted last week was more interesting – specifically the Bicycling Magazine follow-up to the New York Times story.
Week in Review–December 13th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/12/week-review-december-13th.htmlSound good? Oh – and if you want to get a head start on things, this page is a great resource for watching Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, and a few other firmware updates.
Tour Down Under 2020: Power Meters Of the WorldTour Men’s Teams
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/world-riders-meters.htmlThe reasoning is super simple: There’s only four pedal-based brands on the market these days (PowerTap P1/P2 now owned by Quarq in turn owned by SRAM, Garmin Vector, Favero Assioma, SRM EXACT), and none of them really want to spend the cash to put pedals on pro teams bikes.
Strava news of note: Fitbit integration & Local Routes
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/05/strava-integration-routes.htmlThe majority of the ride I kept my heart rate about 130-150BPM.
A short update from the land of palm trees
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/06/short-update-from-land-of-palm-trees.htmlAnd of course, I’ll be looking to get the required shots and data I need to wrap up the Magellan Switch review (having access to beach a hundred yards away to be able to simulate swim/bike/run bricks makes this much easier), the FINIS Hydrotracker (something I should have just written the review on this past winter after I had the device in Bora Bora), and perhaps just maybe I’ll get around to the Garmin GTU10 review.
Interbike 2011 Day 2 Overview (Sports Technology)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/interbike-2011-day-2-overview-sports.html(Secondary Note: Yesterday I took all the questions everyone asked in the comments section of the Garmin Vector post (25+) and got answers to them all.
Cycling to the most easterly point in North America
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/cycling-easterly-america.htmlI went ahead downloaded free maps for Newfoundland for the Garmin Edge.
Zwift Ride Indoor Bike In-Depth Review: The Future of Smart Bikes?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/zwift-ride-indoor-bike-review-future.htmlNote that for my testing, I tested within Zwift itself of course, but also did test connectivity to TrainerRoad with an ERG workout without issue, as well as broadcasting to multiple Garmin watches, an Apple Watch, and Garmin bike computer.
First Look: TomTom’s Newly Overhauled Sports App
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/01/tomtoms-overhauled-sports.htmlBy that I mean that TomTom’s devices are designed to be easier to use and less complex (or feature-deep) than a high-end Garmin, Suunto, or Polar device.
Week in Review–September 10th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/week-in-reviewseptember-10th-2011.htmlHere’s what made the main stage: Monday: Week in Review–September 5th, 2011 Tuesday: End of summer Garmin FR610 Giveaway Results! Wednesday: A Packed Labor Day Weekend Thursday: Bod Pod & Consumer Scale Comparison Tests- Part III (The In Depth Statistical Analysis) Friday: Running from the floodwaters Slowtwitch.com Weekly Sports Gadget Mailbag this week: This week I cover the following topics over at Slowtwitch as part of the mailbag series.
Hands-on with Timex’s new Move x20, Run x20 GPS, and Run x50+ fitness units
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/08/movex20-runx20gps-runx50.htmlHowever, this new system is far easier to understand and navigate – very much following the simplified flow of something like a Garmin FR10 or FR15.
Common Question: Why don’t I review ______ ?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/08/common-question-why-dont-i-review.htmlThis watch has specs very similar to both the Garmin FR210 and the Timex Run Trainer, especially once you look at my comparison chart from Tuesday’s post (side note: Timex reached out and helped fill in a few blanks there, lots of great news at end of that post).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/5-random-things-did-this-weekend-113.htmlGiven the stability issues I had leading up to launch (and even slightly past launch), I wanted to see if Garmin was addressing those in subsequent firmware updates.
